West University Elementary School is getting its first new principal in nearly a quarter-century — and he has a familiar name and a West U pedigree. Scott Disch, 37, will start full-time at WUES in June, once he’s free of his duties as dean of instruction/assistant principal at Westside High School. He was named Houston ISD’s West District assistant principal of the year in … [Read more...] about New principal, new era at West U Elementary — but the name is known
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BREAKING: Storm closes all HISD schools Friday
The Houston ISD has closed all schools and district offices Friday (May 10) citing the potential for flooding and dangerous streets. The district expects to reopen on Monday. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Storm closes all HISD schools Friday
State orders HISD to halt superintendent search or face immediate takeover
Just as Houston ISD trustees were expected to finalize their choice and name a new superintendent, the Texas Education Agency warned the district Monday (March 25) to call off their search immediately — or else face immediate takeover. State-appointed conservator Doris Delaney wrote the board that the search is prohibited until the state finishes its investigation into … [Read more...] about State orders HISD to halt superintendent search or face immediate takeover
UPDATE: HISD board to seek Harvey relief from state, kumbaya coaching
UPDATE (10 a.m. Jan. 18): The Houston ISD school board voted Thursday (Jan. 17) to apply for disaster assistance relief funding from the Texas Education Agency, and also unanimously approved retaining an executive coach for leadership and team-building training for trustees individually and collectively. The board also elected Trustee Diana Davila to lead the board for the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: HISD board to seek Harvey relief from state, kumbaya coaching
HISD sets meetings for superintendent search feedback
As the Houston ISD board of trustees gets serious about finding a superintendent through a nationwide search, it has scheduled a series of community meetings throughout the district and posted an online survey to get the public’s feedback on the traits the next leader should have. District V Trustee Sue Deigaard will host a session at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday (Jan. 15) at … [Read more...] about HISD sets meetings for superintendent search feedback